Cat Picks Georgia Over Illinois for New Plant

After rejecting its home state, Illinois, for a new manufacturing plant that promises 1,400 new jobs, Caterpillar has chosen Athens, Ga.

February 17, 2012

After rejecting its home state, Illinois, for a new manufacturing plant that promises 1,400 new jobs, Caterpillar has chosen Athens, Ga.

Georgia officials are expected to hold a press conference today to announce the project, according to the Chicago Tribune. Compact excavators will be among the products Cat expects to produce at the plant.